Crafting For Those Dedicated to Experimentation

Back at the Destash

I picked some more wool up from the Destash group, different breeds to try this time. Clun Forest, Fine X breed, and Border Leichester. They were a lot of fun, and I really enjoyed carding them and discovering what the different fibers were like. As can be expected from a destash group they were not the finest examples of their fibers. It is probable that I should have combed the fibers to get rid of the short second cuts (but since I don’t have the combs or the $100 it would cost for good combs that was not an option).

Despite the second cuts, or maybe because of them, these fibers are spinning up into lovely skeins that can be used for a nice outerwear project. Maybe a throw rug since they are in similar colorways. It is certainly not soft enough for next-to-the-skin garments but ti is very pretty anyway. I am pleased that I was able to experiment with these different types of fiber and look forward to more opportunities to explore!